The Other One – Dr Jewell Joseph, Vellore “There is no one in the world, other than your siblings, who knows what it’s like to have been raised the way you were.” In many ways, the sibling bond is unique. It encompasses the comfort of family, the freshness of friendship and the spirit of rivalry.…
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Newsletter: March 2024 Edition From the President’s Desk Hello Friends, First and foremost, I extend my heartiest congratulations to the organizing team of IAPCON 2024, for successfully organising an excellent academic extravaganza infused with the rich history of IAPC. I am delighted to share that 438 delegates participated in IAPCON 2024, which was held earlier…
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The Joy of practicing Palliative Care – Dr Pankaj Chowdhary, Siliguri Following my house-job in Radiotherapy, I decided to pursue my professional career in Oncology. My professor immediately warned me of the paucity of work in 1986 – 87. Despite the challenges in technology (limited availability of CT scans, radiotherapy equipment and planning aids) and…
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Unveiling the layers of Inequity: Racism and Discrimination in Healthcare – Palliative Care Nurse, India Racism and discrimination in healthcare in India are complex issues which are intertwined with several factors such as caste, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, language barriers, regional disparities etc. Social hierarchy, caste, and creed, significantly affect an individual’s life and their…
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Newsletter: February 2024 Edition From the President’s Desk Hello Friends, I trust that each of you have completed your preparations for the upcoming 31st Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2024), set to take place at the Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, between Friday, 9th February, 2024,…
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An addendum regarding APM proposed to the IAPC’s constitution An addendum on the Academy of Palliative Medicine (APM) to the IAPC’s Constitution is considered for discussion during the IAPC’s upcoming Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) in February 2024. After consulting with the Charity Commissioner at Ahmedabad and taking legal opinion from a person recommended by him, it…
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Empowering Lives Through Education: The Role of the Academy of Palliative Medicine in India – Ms Asha Albuquerque Pai, Manipal Education is a powerful tool that can transform lives. On the International Day of Education, celebrated annually on January 24th, we reflect on the importance of knowledge in shaping a brighter future for all. It…
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Palliative Care on ground, on air, and everywhere! – Mr Umesh Pandey, Siliguri The one thing that I always craved for was to be able to make people smile and make them feel special and happy. Though I am not a philanthropist, I try to fulfil my desires through my role as a Radio Jockey…
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Nurturing Intrinsic Self-Worth: A Personal Reflection on Larry’s Inspiring Journey – Ms Sheena Jacob, Canada In the realm of healthcare, professionals often grapple with grief in the face of patient suffering. Palliative care workers, in particular, navigate this delicate balance of constantly confronting patient loss and contending with unprocessed grief. The toll of this on…
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Call for Proposal: IAPCON 2026 The IAPC is inviting proposals to conduct the 33rd Annual International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPCON 2026). Those interested to organise the conference are requested to submit their expression of interest by emailing the proposal in the requested and prescribed format to the Secretary, IAPC, at…
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